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Journeyman #2
Hue and Cry
Hue and Cry by award-winning author Elizabeth Yates takes place in the 1830s in New Hampshire. Melody Austin can neither hear nor speak, but she takes great pleasure in the beauty she finds while exploring the woods near her parents farm. One day she discovers that a young Irish boy is hiding nearby, and although she cannot talk to him, she befriends him, covertly taking him food and provisions for his horse. When she realizes that the thief her father seeks to bring to justice is Danny, she must face the question of what to do about him and the horse he has stolen. Sequel to The Journeyman.
182 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1953
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Elizabeth Yates
99 books77 followersElizabeth Yates, author of over forty books for children, was born in New York State on December 6th, 1905. Determined to be an author, she moved to New York City to launch her career. She worked a variety of jobs including reviewing book, writing short stories, and doing research. She moved to England with her husband and wrote her first book, High Holiday, based on her travels in Switzerland with her three children. The family returned to the U.S. in 1939 and settled in New Hampshire. Yates won the Newbery Award in 1951 for her book, Amos Fortune, Free Man, a biography of an African prince who is enslaved and taken to America.
Yates conducted writer's workshops at the University of New Hampshire, the University of Connecticut, and Indiana University. She also served as the Director of the New Hampshire Association for the Blind.
Yates was widowed in 1963. Elizabeth Yates died Sunday at a hospice in Concord, New Hampshire on July 29, 2001 at the age of 95.
Elizabeth Yates' books have been described as "the result of extensive research, a strong underlying belief in God, and a vivid imagination."
Yates conducted writer's workshops at the University of New Hampshire, the University of Connecticut, and Indiana University. She also served as the Director of the New Hampshire Association for the Blind.
Yates was widowed in 1963. Elizabeth Yates died Sunday at a hospice in Concord, New Hampshire on July 29, 2001 at the age of 95.
Elizabeth Yates' books have been described as "the result of extensive research, a strong underlying belief in God, and a vivid imagination."
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April 16, 2025
I'd give this a 4.5. It was an enjoyable and sweet read.
June 25, 2015
I loved this book passionately for about six months when I was in grade school. I remember curling up on the couch or on my bed and reading it back-to-front, endlessly. Podling 2 and I just finished reading it together, and I have to say that although it's a solid book, it's not the stunner I remember. Of course, I read it back then with almost no ability to critique, and I must have picked it up at exactly the right time for it to have made such a huge impression. Still, I was happy to revisit it, and would recommend it as a decent book report/read aloud book for middle grade kids.
February 17, 2021
I absolutely loved this book! It is one of the sweetest stories I have ever read. It is the perfect continuation of The Journeyman.
April 30, 2024
A "sequel" of sorts to Yates Patterns on the Wall (which was later retitled The Journeyman), not in terms of real continuity of plot, but in that Hue and Cry involves some of the same characters in the succeeding generation. It's a great story about a deaf girl and a horse thief and a strong family in 19th century New England. A great story involving mercy, justice, and love. Additional themes include Irish history, immigration, labor exploitation, and reparations.
Yates won a number of awards for her books--a Newbury, a Jane Addams book award. Her work pushed on the boundaries of what it meant to be "American" by exposing some of the fault lines of race and class with great empathy, and this is another gem.
Yates won a number of awards for her books--a Newbury, a Jane Addams book award. Her work pushed on the boundaries of what it meant to be "American" by exposing some of the fault lines of race and class with great empathy, and this is another gem.
August 23, 2017
A fitting finale to Elizabeth Yates' The Journeyman.
Synopsis: A girl deaf from childhood must decide where justice lies when a boy's future is in the balance - a decision that will soon include her whole family.
What we loved:
Danny is such a good character - witty, kind, wise...and desperate. After making one mistake, he finds himself needing to make the choice for right and makes it despite frightening possible consequences. And he's Irish! What more could you want?
What we hated:
What made us laugh:
Danny
What made us cry:
Danny was so gentle and understanding with Melody's deafness; he never seemed to consider it a barrier between them. He is such a good human being.
Warnings and Caveats: None.
Synopsis: A girl deaf from childhood must decide where justice lies when a boy's future is in the balance - a decision that will soon include her whole family.
What we loved:
Danny is such a good character - witty, kind, wise...and desperate. After making one mistake, he finds himself needing to make the choice for right and makes it despite frightening possible consequences. And he's Irish! What more could you want?
What we hated:
What made us laugh:
Danny
What made us cry:
Danny was so gentle and understanding with Melody's deafness; he never seemed to consider it a barrier between them. He is such a good human being.
Warnings and Caveats: None.
February 23, 2016
I've loved reading this book for years. The story is sweet and always makes me happy.
November 18, 2020
A lovely sequel to one of my favorite childhood books!
I loved this book! I got it more than two years ago, and picked it up at one time wanting to read it, but didn’t actually sit down to properly read it until just lately. I wish I had taken the time earlier! Though this is a middle-grade book, it’s one that all ages could enjoy.
I think one of the parts I enjoyed the most was the historical portion of the story. There isn’t a lot, but the author did an excellent job capturing a picture of what it was like to live in rural America during the early-mid 1800s. I feel like that’s a part of history that is often missed—usually, it seems like we skip from the American Revolution to the Civil War pretty quick—but this book is set in a part of that gap. I enjoyed that aspect!
The other part of the story I appreciated is that a deaf character is the main character in the story. I find it fascinating to try to see things through other people’s eyes, and this book was great that way. It’s also a good Christian story, showing how love and care and a little bit of hard work can go a long way. An enjoyable book, recommended, and would be great for any readers between the ages of 8-14! I know I would have loved it when I was that age!
I loved this book! I got it more than two years ago, and picked it up at one time wanting to read it, but didn’t actually sit down to properly read it until just lately. I wish I had taken the time earlier! Though this is a middle-grade book, it’s one that all ages could enjoy.
I think one of the parts I enjoyed the most was the historical portion of the story. There isn’t a lot, but the author did an excellent job capturing a picture of what it was like to live in rural America during the early-mid 1800s. I feel like that’s a part of history that is often missed—usually, it seems like we skip from the American Revolution to the Civil War pretty quick—but this book is set in a part of that gap. I enjoyed that aspect!
The other part of the story I appreciated is that a deaf character is the main character in the story. I find it fascinating to try to see things through other people’s eyes, and this book was great that way. It’s also a good Christian story, showing how love and care and a little bit of hard work can go a long way. An enjoyable book, recommended, and would be great for any readers between the ages of 8-14! I know I would have loved it when I was that age!
June 4, 2022
I really enjoyed this sweet little book. It is essentially a love story between an Irish immigrant and a deaf young woman. Both characters are completely likable, and their story is tender. If you liked Patterns on the Wall (AKA The Journeyman), you will like this book.
My only complaints... This is called a sequel, but it's really not. Other than having some of the same characters, the stories barely relate, and you could definitely read this book without reading the previous one. Also when we meet the little Irish lad he has one single goal, saving his family from the Irish Potato famine. This core issue is NEVER resolved or even addressed in the book. So while it does have a happy ending, I can't help wondering if his family is dead.
My only complaints... This is called a sequel, but it's really not. Other than having some of the same characters, the stories barely relate, and you could definitely read this book without reading the previous one. Also when we meet the little Irish lad he has one single goal, saving his family from the Irish Potato famine. This core issue is NEVER resolved or even addressed in the book. So while it does have a happy ending, I can't help wondering if his family is dead.
April 16, 2018
A childhood book I'm glad I revisited. A good story, but also a peek into the lives of a deaf girl when the world was just staring to figure out how to help deaf people and an Irish immigrant of the same era.
June 15, 2018
Another sweet and touching read from Elizabeth Yates. Great sequel to the Journeyman.
June 15, 2019
I just discovered this book recently. It is a sequel to The Journeyman. It has the same stalwart, quiet Jared Austen, and introduces us to his family. It is a quick read, but I quite enjoyed it.
August 31, 2020
Tender story told with heart.
May 12, 2021
A sweet book, but not nearly as engaging/compelling as its prequel, “The Journeyman.”
October 7, 2021
Absolutely adore this book and the prequel as well. Haven't loved a book like this in a long time.
March 31, 2022
4 ⭐️- kindle own copy. Read aloud w girls.
December 12, 2022
3.5? Really not bad, bedtime reading, light, cried at the end, sweet, touches of faith and depth. Not as lovely as The Journeyman. Good children's lit.
June 11, 2010
This was the sequel to The Journeyman (which I really enjoyed). It was good, didn't flow quite as well as the first. It was nice to "finish" the story and well...it did bring a tear to my eye at the end.
January 4, 2016
Finally, a decent book about decent people
Finally, a decent book about a family that goes through struggles yet managed to stay happy and together. It reminds me of The Friendly Persuasion.
Finally, a decent book about a family that goes through struggles yet managed to stay happy and together. It reminds me of The Friendly Persuasion.
October 13, 2016
I like just as much or more than the prequel. I loved how Melody didn't give up on God or life
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